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Valadalur

North Iceland, Iceland5.0 kmEasyGPS track

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Valadalur

North Iceland, Iceland5.0 kmEasyGPS track

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Map of Valadalur

Valadalur is in North Iceland at 65.5151°N, 19.5915°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 4.7 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Varmahlíð — 7.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 188 km in a straight line
What else is close: 91 mapped places within 20 km

Valadalur weather and conditions

At Valadalur in North Iceland, conditions as of 29 August 2026, 09:30 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like 1°C), overcast, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 52 m (sunrise 05:53, sunset 20:45). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 29 August 2026, 09:30· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Valadalur

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Photos & videos

Valadalur — photo by northwesticeland / Wikiloc

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Photo: northwesticeland / wikiloc.com

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How long is the Valadalur hike?

The Valadalur trail is about 5.0 km based on its recorded GPS track. Times vary with pace, weather and how much you stop — plan conservatively and turn back early if conditions change.

How do I get to the Valadalur trailhead?

Valadalur is in North Iceland. Use the map on this page for the trailhead coordinates and check live road conditions before you drive — some trailheads sit on gravel or F-roads that need a 4×4 and only open in summer.

Is Valadalur safe to hike alone?

Valadalur sits 7.9 km from Varmahlíð, and 4.7 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 146 m. Iceland trails are often unmarked and weather turns quickly. Tell someone your plan (or file one at safetravel.is), carry a charged phone and layers, check the forecast, and turn back if fog, wind or rising rivers set in. Don’t rely on phone signal.

When is the best time to hike Valadalur?

Most Icelandic hiking is a June–September activity, when trails are snow-free and daylight is long. Highland routes open later and close earlier; check road and trail status before committing.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Reykjafoss

9.9 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Bólugilsfoss

20 km·~23 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Kornsa Waterfalls

35 km·~42 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Háaleitisfoss

40 km·~48 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Skagafjörður

7.7 km·~9 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Fosslaug

9.9 km·~12 min drive

Pool hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Skagafjörður

12 km·~15 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Natural hot pot near Sauðárkrókur

26 km·~31 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið Varmahlíð

7.5 km·~9 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#2.Varmahlíð

7.5 km·~9 min drive

The campsite in Varmahlid is a family friendly campsite placed at the foot of the hill of…

#3.Tjaldstæði Húnaveri

9.7 km·~12 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#4.Húnaver

9.7 km·~12 min drive

Húnaver campsite is located in Svartárdalur. The campsite is large and the scenery…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Hlíðarkaup

25 km·~29 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Skagfirðingabúð

25 km·~30 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

36 km·~43 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

#4.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

64 km·~77 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Varmahlíð

7.9 km·~10 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Sauðárkrókur

25 km·~30 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Sauðárkrókur Borgarflöt

26 km·~31 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Blönduós

35 km·~42 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · northwesticeland / Wikiloc
WikilocDescription & facts
VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community